Bullied at the Dog Park by Heather Lehrman
With kids heading
back to school, the threat of bullying is on the minds of many parents.
Heather Lehrman, a
known expert in pet care as owner of In Home Pet Services
of Nassau's Gold Coast, has released the book, Bullied at the Dog Park, an allegory for
children on how to be kind and, more importantly, how to avoid being bullied.
"Seeing my pet being
bullied got me to thinking about what
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Heather
Lehrman with her beloved Boston Terrier, Herbie.
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children
must feel like when they're victimized," said Heather, a resident of Glen
Cove. "I needed to get the message out in my own way about the effects of
bullying, to teach children the valuable lessons about treating everyone - man
or dog - with respect. It also revolves around the simple concept of kindness.
As a parent, I know that the messages translate to children."
Since its publication, Heather
has been speaking to children at grammar schools and other locations around
Long Island, including Manorhaven, Lindenhurst, Northport and the Glen Cove
Boys & Girls Club.
"Upon reading Bullied at the Dog Park at
any school, I ask the kids to tell me who has been bullied and what happened?
Many raise their hands, and so many offer the same thoughts: 'Be nice to
everyone' and 'never leave anyone out,'" Lehrman said. "Those two
phrases put a big smile on my face each time because that's precisely the
message I try to express."
Heather is currently working to
have the book made into a cartoon and vows to continue taking the messages of
Herbie's story to children through more school visits. Her book has been covered
in the Roslyn News,
the Glen Cove
Record Pilot, and she's been interviewed
on many occasions.
About Heather Lehrman
Heather has owned the Gold Coast
location of In Home Pet Services since 2009. Based on Long Island, New York the
company provides dog-walking, boarding, pet First Aid/CPR instruction and other
services, all with the best animal care in mind. In Home Pet Services is a
member of the National Association of Pet Sitters (NAPPS) and Pet Sitters
Associates and was named the #1 pet franchise in the U.S. by Franchise Business
Review magazine. Lehrman worked a start-up biotech company as an office manager
for three years before the company moved to Colorado. She took the opportunity
to start her own business. Now, she manages a staff of seven and provides
support for the parent company's new franchise owners. Her business won Best of
Long Island in 2012.
Heather is a lifetime Nassau
County resident and true animal lover. Her unconditional love for animals has
led to her adoption of several pets and to raise funds for a number of animal
charities. She is a longtime participant and sponsor of Long Island Pet Expo
and is trained in Pet First Aid and CPR. She is a past member of the Board of
Directors of the Roslyn Chamber of Commerce.
Additionally, Heather is founder
and organizer of the Long Island Smushed Face Group which meets once a month
for play dates with Boston Terriers, French Bulldogs, Pugs, Shih Tzus and
Pekingese breeds. Heather and her husband live in Glen Cove, New York.
Bullied at the Dog Park
is available on Amazon.com.
To join the Long Island Smushed Faced Group, click here
and sign up for free. For information regarding the company, dog group or the
book, visit: InHomePetServices.com.
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